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North Carolina
Catawba River - Oxford Dam Tailwater
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Catawba River - Oxford Dam Tailwater
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The Catawba River below Oxford Dam near Rhodhiss offers a productive tailwater fishery for trout and warm-water species. Cold releases from the dam support a year-round trout fishery in the upper section, while downstream areas hold largemouth bass and catfish. This accessible urban fishery is popular with both fly anglers and conventional tackle users.
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